Aaron Copeland
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First of all, the PS2 has 4 functions out of the box compared to the X-Box's one function and for the same price, my point is that the PS2 is a better deal in that respect.
The PS2 may not be as powerful as the X-Box, but if X-Box games end up on it anyway, the PS2 is a better deal. You get DVD/PS1/PS2/CD, plus games with excellent graphics, even if they aren't the best available.
First off, I'm not bashing the PS2 here...I own one and love it. I have been playing Twisted Metal Black every night for the past few weeks.
But be fair to the XBOX. You list DVD/PS1/PS2/CD as PS2 functions and say the XBOX only has one. Well, I'm pretty sure the XBOX will play CDs just fine, so that should be counted for it as well. Plus, yes, you have to pay for a $30 remote to play DVDs...but once you do, the XBOX is a progressive scan DVD player. Also, the decoding is being handled by a pumped-up GeForce 3 chip set. So, chances are, it will look a lot better than the PS2 DVD player. The XBOX can also be used to rip MP3s...so this could be considered a "function" as well.
Plus, just read my post above yours, the XBOX has a lot of abilities that neither the GC nor PS2 have. Will the games be better? That has yet to be seen, but the hardware is phenomenal.
Aaron